by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Mountain Empire Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Published attendance costs at Mountain Empire Community College spanned $14,516.00 and up to $20,954.00 across residency tiers.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: close to $14,516.00 in-state, rising to $20,954.00 out of state.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $5,007.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,509.00 |
| Total cost | $14,516.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,516.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,753.00 |
| Net price | $7,763.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,516.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,457.00 |
| Net price | $7,059.00 |
| That is 63% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,445.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,509.00 |
| Total cost | $20,954.00 |
| That is 9% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,954.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,753.00 |
| Net price | $14,201.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,954.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,457.00 |
| Net price | $13,497.00 |
| That is 30% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 2.3% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,218.00 | $7,938.00 | $14,843.00 |
| Senior year | $7,717.00 | $8,486.00 | $15,868.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $29,862.00 | $32,840.00 | $61,407.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,376.00 | $12,511.00 | $23,394.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $344.00 | $378.00 | $707.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,238.00 | $45,351.00 | $84,801.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,218.00 | $7,938.00 | $14,843.00 |
| Senior year | $7,380.00 | $8,117.00 | $15,177.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,598.00 | $16,054.00 | $30,020.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,561.00 | $6,116.00 | $11,437.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $168.00 | $185.00 | $345.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,160.00 | $22,170.00 | $41,456.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,801.00 | $14,521.00 | $21,426.00 |
| Senior year | $14,754.00 | $15,524.00 | $22,906.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $57,096.00 | $60,074.00 | $88,642.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $21,752.00 | $22,886.00 | $33,769.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $657.00 | $691.00 | $1,020.00 |
| Total amount paid | $78,848.00 | $82,961.00 | $122,411.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,801.00 | $14,521.00 | $21,426.00 |
| Senior year | $14,112.00 | $14,848.00 | $21,908.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $27,913.00 | $29,368.00 | $43,334.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,634.00 | $11,188.00 | $16,509.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $321.00 | $338.00 | $499.00 |
| Total amount paid | $38,546.00 | $40,557.00 | $59,843.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,852.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,226.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,015.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,027.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,008.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,686.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Mountain Empire Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The default-rate classification at Mountain Empire Community College is No Data.
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Mountain Empire Community College total $777,544.00 over 105 borrowers.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Mountain Empire Community College, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.